Snow Removal Operator

Alterra Mountain Company; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing pass

Healthcare options

Gear discounts

401(k) match

Lift tickets

Food & beverage discounts

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe is hiring for a seasonal heavy equipment operator to remove snow from parking lots and roads using rotary plows, graders, front-end loaders, and sand trucks. Applicants must be 21 years of age and capable of working in varying weather conditions.

The role offers base hourly pay ranging from $25.71 to $45.15 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and discounts as part of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 3 years of heavy equipment operator experience.
• 1 year snow removal experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (rotary plow, graders, front-end loaders, sand trucks) to remove snow and keep parking lot and roads safe.
• Inspect vehicles for safe operation.
• Follow Palisades Tahoe safety policies and procedures to avoid unsafe practices.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts and machinery components to raise/lower/tilt blades and scoops.
• Perform minor repairs to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service & safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Punctuality

Neat appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years heavy equipment operator experience

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Seasonal

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary

Remove snow from parking lot and roads by operating heavy equipment in compliance with the Palisades Tahoe safety policies & procedures.

Applicants must be 21 years of age.

Hourly

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $25.71 - $45.15 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment such as rotary plow, graders, front-end loaders and sand trucks in order to remove snow and keep parking lot and roads safe.
• Inspect vehicles for safe and dependable operation.
• Operate equipment in compliance with the Palisades Tahoe safety policies and procedure to avoid unnecessary collisions or unsafe practices
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage to machinery to raise, lower, tilt blades and scoops.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment when necessary to continue operations.

Competencies and Job Requirements

Required

• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of sitting for long periods of time as much as 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 75lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, wetness, humidity, and blizzard like conditions

Hazardous Materials/Noise

The noise level in the work place is usually moderate. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and operating machinery. They will be occasionally exposed to extreme hot/cold and wet conditions, fumes or airborne particles. Employee will be required to work on uneven and limited footing locations. Working surfaces can be loose or slippery as well.

Equipment Used in Job

Heavy equipment, resort radios

Education and Experience

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years experience as a heavy equipment operator
• 1 year experience in snow removal
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record

A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.